Winter Tour of Beatrix Potter's work, places and countryside
We then travel to Wray Castle for spectacular scenery and lake views. This is the holiday home where Beatrix first visited and fell in love with the landscape and culture of the Lake District.
While on holiday, Beatrix visited many of the small villages in the area and Near Sawrey became her favourite. This village features in many of her "little books" illustrations, the Tower Bank Arms is immediately recognisable as the place where Kep, the collie-dog goes looking for the two fox-hound puppies to rescue Jemima Puddle-duck. You will be amazed when you see it, exactly like it is in the book!
We stop at Near Sawrey and Hill Top for you to see the locations which are so recognisable in the books and the place where Beatrix Potter lived. Your guide will show you around the village with plenty of time to see the village, Hill Top and its garden. Entry to Hill Top is not possible at this time of the year as it is closed for conservation but you can see it from the outside and visit the garden and gift shop.
Close by Hill Top is Esthwaite Water where you will have the opportunity to take some photos of the place where Beatrix walked while courting her future husband, William Heelis.
William Heelis was a solicitor who advised Beatrix about her land purchases. His offices were in Hawkshead village. Your guide will take you on a short tour of the village and then you have some time to explore "the most picturesque village in the Lake District" by yourselves. This is also where we stop for lunch.
Beatrix bought a lot of land in the Lake District and owned the beauty spot Tarn Hows, known as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District. You have a photo opportunity here and then, after a short scenic drive, Coniston Water comes into view.
Coniston Water is the third largest lake in the Lake District and is the straightest. You will have a short stop here to admire the view and see the famous fell of Coniston Old Man towering over the village and the lake. Beautiful scenery which Beatrix knew well.
Beatrix also owned a lot of farms in the area and as we travel down the Yewdale Valley back to Ambleside, you will see Yew Tree Farm, famous as a location in the film "Miss Potter".
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour
- Qualified driver in addition to guide for your safety
- Entry into The Armitt Museum and Gallery (not on a Sunday)
- Small group size for a more intimate experience
- Food and drinks
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them
